The hard version of coral polyps produces limestone that is used to form layer after layer of a rigid coral skeleton. Groups ...

The Belize Barrier Reef is the second largest in the world. It has 300 km (185 miles) of coral formations. These reefs are ...

Rows of tanks filled with liquid nitrogen sit in temperature-controlled chambers at Sydney's Taronga zoo, cradling parts of ...

Exploring the underwater world through snorkeling provides a unique window into colorful marine life and exquisite coral ...

Its name translates to "Little Channel," in reference to a coral-filled gap in Belize's immense barrier reef. Encompassing 3 square miles, this densely populated aquatic zone is a sanctuary for ...

Belize is blessed with the second largest barrier reef in the ... pausing to snorkel amongst coral reefs, schools of rays and majestic giant turtles. On the reef you’ll spot dozens of colourful ...

Located about three hours by boat off Ambergris Caye, the Great Blue Hole is a ring of coral encircling ... in size after the Great Barrier Reef of Australia, the Belize Barrier Reef extends ...

He captured the Great Barrier Reef during its latest—and most devastating—mass die-off, and documented how coral off the coast of Belize had ... seen something so beautiful, but it’s dying.” ...

The Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System is facing multiple impacts of climate change such as coral bleaching, more severe storms, and rising sea levels. The Resilient Reefs Initiative is focused on ...

The report, released on August 23, 2024, shows that the Great Barrier Reef is still facing a global coral reef crisis, with the main causes cited as direct damage caused by humans, such as climate ...